Apple isn’t done with 2026: here’s what awaits us

Apple’s busiest season isn’t over yet. Far from it. With two hardware launch dates still to come in November, as well as software updates and new smart home accessories through December, Apple has even more to come before the end of 2026, so be sure to stick around.

Below, we’ve rounded up what’s still to come, as well as one date in particular that’s worth keeping an eye on if you’re a holiday shopper.

• Apple Intelligence testing in China – November 4: The first Apple Intelligence features for users in China are entering testing in the latest iOS developer beta starting Wednesday, November 4. Apple has partnered with Alibaba to add Qwen support to Siri, writing tools and visual intelligence.
• Five new features – November 6: Apple is launching five products this Friday: the iPad mini OLED with A20 Pro (starting at $699), the iMac M6 (starting at $1,499), the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 (starting at $1,999), and the all-new 14-inch and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with ‌OLED‌ touchscreens (starting at $2,899 and $3,399). The latter two are Apple’s first touchscreen Macs. Pre-orders are already open, but individual delivery dates vary depending on region and configuration.
• Apple HomeView – November 13: Apple’s new smart home display arrives Friday, November 13 for $299. Available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, the hub can be used to answer questions with ‌Siri‌ AI, view images, make FaceTime calls, play music, view recipes, suggest calendar events, and much more. Pre-orders are already open in launch markets, but HomeView will not initially be sold in the European Union.
• Apple TV 4K – November 13: The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K launches alongside HomeView and also costs $299. Unlike previous generations, there’s only one model with 128GB of storage, and it adds ‌Siri‌ AI and supports four-speaker surround sound with the HomePod mini 2 or second-generation HomePod speakers. Pre-orders are already open.
• Apple Creator Studio Updates – November: Updates coming this month bring built-in MotionVFX content to Final Cut Pro, Generate Fill to Pixelmator Pro, and new AI assistants in beta to Logic Pro, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. Updates are free for existing subscribers.
• Black Friday – November 27: This isn’t a product launch, but a date probably worth marking. Apple has held a four-day shopping event over Black Friday weekend in recent years, during which it typically offered gift cards with qualifying purchases. Our Black Friday roundup will follow the deals.
• iOS 27.3 and Apple Intelligence in China – December: Apple has confirmed the public rollout of its first ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features in China for December, alongside iOS 27.3. The initial release is for supported iPhones, and other platforms will follow after required regulatory approvals.
• Apple Home Collection – from December: The new Apple-backed third-party line includes smart home cameras, thermostats and a lock designed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Apple says availability begins in December, although some accessories won’t arrive until early 2027.

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